Where will you go today?

Start your day and your year with time outside on the snow

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Happy January 1! Wishing everyone a year filled with outdoor adventures, connection and moments of delight. At a Glance General Weather – get outside this morning Go enjoy the gray skies spelling moisture, before the moisture starts mid- afternoon. Check Mountain Weather for more details. What’s Groomed Today?    Teton Canyon – A reset of the skate track is underway (or complete!) Classic track also skiing well.    Trail Creek – Daily    Turpin Meadow Ranch – Daily As always, your… Read More

Happy New Year!

Celebrate with movement outdoors: exploring new trails, making your own, or visiting old favorites

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Resolve to get outside and enjoy winter As we close out 2025 and head into 2026 we are taking a moment to reflect: it is with gratitude and hope that we produce these emails and maintain the JH Nordic Alliance website. Gratitude for our incredible community and for the wonder of the ecosystem that we are all entwined with, and hope, for fresh snow, meaningful connections and inspired adventures in the season ahead. At a Glance… Read More

Sunshine + Snow = Get out and GO!

Today will be a GREAT day to get outside on the snow, just don't forget the sunscreen!

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With the combination of yesterday’s snow and today’s sunshine it’s a great opportunity to grab a friend and get outside for miles of smiles! Let’s all celebrate that snow has returned to the valleys and the sun will be shining amidst cooler temperatures by getting outside and playing on the snow! On today’s adventure you’ll want to bundle up and get your heart going in order to endure any wind-chills. Another thing to celebrate in… Read More

How to Make a Nordic Ski Trail

What it takes to create great Nordic skiing when snow is scarce

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It’s a wintery wonderland out there in places, hopefully you can find ways to enjoy it today! While it has been raining in the valleys this week it has been snowing at higher elevations, many of our friends have been finding good snow after a drive. Please consider sharing a trail report from where you find pleasant snow to play on. We are grateful that the rain snow line has moved down considerably! Please continue… Read More

May your Christmas be Merry!

There are snowy adventures to be had over the holidays.

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Enjoy the holiday season We hope you have much to celebrate this holiday season – family, friends, the warble of a chickadee, a moose sighting, and time outside in this beautiful place. This is proving to be an interesting December, potentially the brownest in 30 years. According to Jim Woodmency, the wettest Christmas Day was in 1955, with 1.02 inches of rain, and a high temp of 45 degrees. There is still some snow news to… Read More

Get out early for a ski today

Turpin is open for the season.

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Get outside today… the weather may be a mixed bag this week. We will send our next report on Wednesday. Daily trail reports will resume once the weather is settled into a consistent wintry phase. Interested in joining the Nordic Alliance writing team? We are looking for another daily trail report writer. Email abby@jhnordic.com. Happy skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing, dog walking and winter adventuring! At a Glance General Weather – A little more sunshine Mountain Weather… Read More

Winter Solstice Snow

Opening day at Turpin Meadow Ranch, groomed skiing at Teton Canyon, Grand Targhee

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Happy Winter Solstice! We hope you have plans to celebrate the shortest day of the year this weekend, whether that is an extra long Nordic ski or a festive bonfire, or both. We are taking a moment in the long dark hours to appreciate the dedication of groomers working with extended early season conditions. December 20th is opening day for Turpin Meadow Ranch’s winter season! The snow decided to dump there just in time. Everyone is… Read More

Teton Trails in July: Hike, Bike, Play!

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Welcome to July in the Tetons! We hope you are out playing on the trails. So many amazing places, so much sunshine. And when you are not outside, consider sharing what’s important to you about the Bridger-Teton National Forest, supporting your local trails with donations at Tin Cup or sweat equity at the next Habitat Hero day, or perusing the new offerings at Skinny Skis just because you can. Go Hike! Find summer hiking and… Read More

10 Apr 25 – Daily Trail Report

Groomed track, crust cruising and adventure skis all still possible!

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General Weather – Variable and Skiable Friday quite early, Sunday and Monday look like great mornings to get out on your skis! Conditions will get soft as temps rise in the afternoons, and remember copious sunscreen! Find detailed daily forecast at mountainweather.com. The last groom of the Alta track was Thursday morning, April 10. The track was fun and sporty, connecting over the crust to avoid walking a few dirt section. The snow has corned up… Read More